The international market for art and specialized logistics has reached a new strategic milestone. Horus Group, a benchmark in the transport and management of cultural collections, has officially announced the acquisition of Momart, one of the most prestigious art logistics companies in the United Kingdom.
This move is part of a structured plan of global expansion and operational consolidation in the high-value segment of the art market (fine art). The acquisition of Momart comes shortly after the incorporation of the Italian company Arterìa, strengthening the group's presence in Europe's main cultural hubs and expanding its capacity to provide integrated service to galleries, museums, private collectors and institutions around the world.
The creation of Clé Chenue do Brasil, through the merger of Clé Reserva Técnica and Art Quality, is part of the same movement, in this case expanding the group's presence in South America.
The acquisition of Momart underscores the commitment to offer clients, including Brazilian clients, an end-to-end global network, aligning the strictest international standards for the security and preservation of collections with the demands of the Brazilian market.
Who is Momart and what does this acquisition represent?
Founded in the 1970s, Momart has built an impeccable reputation in the transport, handling, storage and installation of modern and contemporary works of art, as well as antiques. The company is a trusted partner of some of the world's most renowned cultural institutions, including the Royal Academy of Arts, Tate and the National Gallery in London.
The union of Horus Group and Momart creates an unprecedented technical and operational synergy. With this transaction, Horus Group expands its infrastructure in the United Kingdom, one of the nerve centers of the global art trade, integrating:
- Climate-controlled, high-security warehouses: facilities designed to meet strict technical criteria for preventive conservation.
- Specialized fleet: vehicles with temperature control, air-ride suspension and real-time satellite monitoring.
- Specialized teams: art handlers, customs brokers and exhibition project managers.
The Horus Group expansion plan: Italy and the United Kingdom
The arrival of Momart is not an isolated event, but the continuation of a long-term strategic vision. Horus Group had previously completed the acquisition of Arterìa, a leader in the Italian cultural logistics market.
Arterìa brings the group historic expertise in moving classical and Renaissance collections, along with an extensive network in Italy's main cultural cities, such as Milan, Rome, Florence and Venice. The integration of Arterìa has allowed Horus Group to command key routes on the European continent.
With the combination of Clé Chenue do Brasil, Arterìa (Italy) and Momart (United Kingdom), Horus Group expands its unified transcontinental infrastructure. This global network covers the supply chain of art logistics services with unmatched operational efficiency, reducing intermediaries and guaranteeing the traceability and security of works from the point of origin to the final destination.
The impact on the Brazilian art market
Horus Group's presence in Brazil through Clé Chenue Brasil places the country directly on the route of the largest exhibitions and transactions in the international fine art market.
The Brazilian art market has shown consistent dynamism, driven by international fairs, biennials, galleries with global reach and collectors attentive to the international scene. The group's expansion brings direct benefits to the clients served by Clé Chenue in the country:
1. Direct connection to the main international hubs
Moving works of art between Brazil, Europe and the United Kingdom becomes a smoother process. Direct coordination between the teams at Clé Chenue Brasil, Momart and Arterìa eliminates miscommunication and standardizes operating routines, resulting in shorter transit times and maximum customs security.
2. Standardized preventive conservation protocols
The exchange of know-how among the Horus Group companies allows the sector's best practices to be updated continuously. Whether in the development of museum-grade crates with advanced thermal insulation or in inspection routines and condition reports, Clé Chenue Brasil applies the same standards used by Europe's leading cultural institutions.
3. End-to-end logistics for biennials and major exhibitions
Organizing major international exhibitions requires complex logistics involving insurance, temporary customs clearance, multimodal transport and technical installation. With the integration of Momart and Arterìa, Clé Chenue Brasil offers Brazilian institutions an integrated turnkey solution, handling the work's entire journey, from collection at the European studio or museum to final installation on Brazilian soil.
Preservation, technology and sustainability in art transport
Horus Group's consolidation as a global giant of the sector comes with a renewed responsibility toward technological innovation and environmental sustainability.
The logistics of modern works of art demands advanced technological solutions:
- Cargo monitoring systems: sensors that measure impact, relative humidity, temperature fluctuations and tilt in real time throughout the journey.
- Sustainable packing solutions: investment in research into reusable, low-impact materials, without compromising the integrity and security of the pieces in transit.
- Unified collection management systems: tracking technologies that allow clients to follow the operational and transit status of their collections with full transparency.
The arrival of Momart expands Horus Group's capacity to invest in research and development, ensuring that all of the group's companies, including Clé Chenue Brasil, remain at the forefront of technology applied to heritage conservation.
The future of global art logistics
The acquisition of Momart reaffirms Horus Group's position as an indispensable partner for the global cultural ecosystem. In an interconnected world, where works of art circulate with growing frequency among global fairs, auctions and traveling exhibitions, having an integrated, specialized network is no longer a differentiator: it is a technical requirement.
For Clé Chenue do Brasil, this moment marks the strengthening of our mission: to serve as the trusted, highly qualified bridge between Brazilian cultural heritage and the international scene. We will continue to provide operational excellence, maximum security and personalized service to all our partners, gallerists, artists and collectors.
To learn more about our specialized transport, art storage and customs advisory services, contact the team of specialists at Clé Chenue Brasil.
